Flip-top lids?

[mbazza]

I've used N100 for four years, still love it, but it's now looking a bit tatty. Tried the N102 and out of the box felt it was too heavy.
Wind noise with the N100 is different on different bikes, neck gator reduces this also.
Still on the lookout for a flip face to fit the glasses. Cheers.

[carbacca]

i have a nolan n101 and it being my first helmet didnt really know what to look for. plonked it on my head and it just fitted perfectly. after i bought i compared it with other flip faces and the build quality of the nolan is far superior, even compared with the shoei multitec whcih is in a similar price range. it clicks in nicely and i love the quick release buckle, means you can put on and take off helmet while wearing gloves quite easily.

[Grub]

I just like the Nolan coz that's what Casey Stoner wears

Not really, but he does, and I'm cool too

[aroberts]

I have an N102 and I think it is great. The sun visor is really useful. I can put the helmet on without removing my glasses.

When I use one pair with very thin arms, I have to be careful as they move a bit, but the other pair with slightly thicker arms is never bumped as I put the helmet on.

I like the fact that I can wear the helmet when I go in to pay for petrol. Just flip it up.

[RDJ]

Have to say my overall best ever touring full-face is the Arai Vector (even better than the Arai Signet that it replaces).

But of the three flip-ups I have tried for round-town riding:
- The Shoei Multitec is far and away the 'nicest' - a little louder than the Schuberth, much better build quality than the Nolan.
- The Nolan is less quality but perfectly OK for city riding, just watch the wet weather...
- The Schuberth is nicely made indeed but noisy and just plain uncomfortable (at least on my head).

Good luck with your purchase.

[scracha]

Here's a simple test - as you're riding along, hold your hand up under your ear to block the air betwee it and your shoulder .... instant sillence (on that side)!
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Wot he said as it's true with the Syncrotec. Unless I'm kicking about town I always wear disposable earplugs anyway.

[Krusti]

Have still got a Shoei flip front but wear my Shark full most of the time. Allways wondered how the latches would hold up under impact.

[fergie]

i have no complaints with my nolan, have had ongoing problems getting the intercom to work , but i think that is a setup prob more than a design flaw.

[Gizzit]

Have still got a Shoei flip front but wear my Shark full most of the time. Allways wondered how the latches would hold up under impact.

Well I tried on another Nolan flip top today, and the Shoei Multitec, and have ended up buying the Shoei as the Nolan was the wrong shape for my head (or visa/versa) ... anyway the Shoei fits perfectly so it will do the job I hope!

Thanks everyone for the input !!
Cheers,
Grant.

[mstriumph]

thanks for the thread -
been thinking about it a while because of the squashed glasses thing
[have written off one pair already this year] - this is useful info for when i eventually get off my butt and do something about it

[Gizzit]

thanks for the thread -
been thinking about it a while because of the squashed glasses thing
[have written off one pair already this year] - this is useful info for when i eventually get off my butt and do something about it

Yes I know about the glasses hassles ..... hence my purchase today!! I'm hoping this will be an end to broken/twisted glass frames !!
Good luck when you go out and take the plunge!! Just need to try a few on ....
I liked the Nolan, but it just didn't fit my sweede !!! I'm not unhappy with the Shoei though, as its a very nice lid!
Cheers,
Grant.

[Taz]

Well done. A good choice.
Andy.